Social Work at Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Centenary University graduates in social work earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Centenary University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 18 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $63,456 | $63,830 | #7 | $41,594 |
| 19 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $62,992 | $55,471 | #134 | $34,496 |
| 20 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $62,955 | $59,920 | #37 | $42,300 |
| 21 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $62,373 | $54,744 | #159 | — |
| 22 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $62,227 | $59,440 | #40 | $44,257 |
| 23 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $62,201 | $62,567 | #18 | $27,755 |
| 24 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $61,951 | $56,371 | #100 | $40,458 |
Other Majors at Centenary University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,527 | $49,381 | #301 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $67,181 | $37,259 | #48 of 660 |
| Biology | $63,381 | $44,312 | #229 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,358 | $54,633 | #20 of 680 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $50,746 | $26,569 | #172 of 299 |
| Sociology | $46,031 | $32,049 | #372 of 462 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $45,622 | — | #148 of 177 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,098 | $17,274 | #560 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,424 | $32,988 | #419 of 476 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $40,047 | $34,104 | #5 of 8 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $34,057 | — | #14 of 14 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $27,933 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Centenary University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $62,373 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Centenary University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Centenary University ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #159 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Centenary University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,148.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.